1911 A1

[I'mOnlyHalfPolish]

Went and completed the shooting portion of Concealed, it was so easy...anyhow, I lied to the instructor and told him that my handgun was "in the shop," at which time he said I could borrow his .380. He told me to pick up some rounds at Wal-Mart.

I get to Wal-Mart and the inbred moron couldn't find the .380 rounds, at which time I wanted to slam his face into the counter, or if I could just walk around the corner and find a box for him. So, I leave and get to the range and the instructor tells me to go to range house to pick up rounds. They had none...so I walk outside and the instructor pulls out a customized 1911 A1. He says, dont drop it its worth more than all the money you have.

Got some .45 Auto rounds and loaded her down...this gun, shot like a wet dream, no joke. It was a .45 and shot like a .22. Fired my 50 rounds, whilst other friend was complaining of tiredness from shooting his Glock (.40). However, bro with his Sig and I with the 1911, were like hell lets shoot some more.

Once I was done I asked how much the gun was worth $1800, sh*t. My question is...all things considered and the fact that the gun was customized...I believe it was a Colt, though I'm not sure.

Wanted some suggestions and some pluses and negatives about the 1911 A1 in .45 Auto. I'm pretty sure it was a Colt, but I'm wondering more about different makers and prices and ballistics, accuracy, etc...

[ramy]

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[TuNeRsHaRk]

i know what you mean about the wal mart thing i go there to buy ammo and i literally have to bend over the counter for the ****tard just to show him where the box is, those people are so dumb they need to train their sporting good employees a little more about guns & ammo

[rangerone]

Well consider yourselves lucky. At my Wal-Mart noone is ever behind the counter. The last three times I have gone there to get something out of the case I've had to search for someone to call for someone to come back to sporting goods. Then I wait another 10 min for said person to even show up. It is no wonder they had some teenagers steal 7 shotguns and rifles a few months back. :roll:

[TURBOIS417]

I love my HK USP .45, but the first time I shot a 1911 Wilson Combat and a Springfield TRP Operator, dude I almost had to go home and rub one off. I could'nt believe how awesome those two handguns were. So I know the feeling, I think the TRP is about $1200.00 and the wilson combat is about $1600.00. My shot placement was in the 10 ring.

[James]

I am quite fond of 1911s. Don't go overboard on something super fancy. For a first timer, I'd say a plane jane Kimber is a good choice.

[I'mOnlyHalfPolish]

TURBO, it was the smoothest gun I have EVER shot...seriously...yeah the prices are ridiculous.

Anyone know the price of a Colt 1911 A1 in stainless, just curious, my guess is around $1000...ish...?

[James]

TURBO, it was the smoothest gun I have EVER shot...seriously...yeah the prices are ridiculous.

Anyone know the price of a Colt 1911 A1 in stainless, just curious, my guess is around $1000...ish...?

You shouldn't spend that much on a Colt right out of the box; maybe $800 or so. IIRC, they are actually called 1991A1 now.

DOn't limit yourself to Colt; Springfield and Kimber are great brands, and there are a lot of others out there now too.

[I'mOnlyHalfPolish]

James I saw a Kimber, "Classic"? I believe thats what it was, stainless, $649, it might not still be at the gunstore I went too. Is that a good price?

[James]

James I saw a Kimber, "Classic"? I believe thats what it was, stainless, $649, it might not still be at the gunstore I went too. Is that a good price?

That's an outstanding price for a Kimber.

[TURBOIS417]

I've heard alot of bad things about Kimbers and their intenal parts. Made out of pressed steel instead of stamped/cut.

[James]

I've never had trouble with my Kimber.

[rob]

I've heard alot of bad things about Kimbers and their intenal parts. Made out of pressed steel instead of stamped/cut.

actually they are metal injection molded or MIM. it is a cost cutting measure and it can be a bad thing as it is not as good as milled parts.

however, nearly all manufacturers do that today just depends to what extent. kimber seems to have the most parts made from MIM parts of all the guns avaliable, although i heard they stopped making their extractors from MIM parts. the kimber will be a great gun regardless, but it isn't a les baer by any means. ;)

it dont get any better then a nice m1911 though.

[Seraphim]

I've heard alot of bad things about Kimbers and their intenal parts. Made out of pressed steel instead of stamped/cut.

actually they are metal injection molded or MIM. it is a cost cutting measure and it can be a bad thing as it is not as good as milled parts.

however, nearly all manufacturers do that today just depends to what extent. kimber seems to have the most parts made from MIM parts of all the guns avaliable, although i heard they stopped making their extractors from MIM parts. the kimber will be a great gun regardless, but it isn't a les baer by any means. ;)

it dont get any better then a nice m1911 though.

They moved on to a external extractor for (better reliability)...its actually to cut costs. Lots of people on 1911forum have been complaining of them recently so thats why there was also a huge hype for the Warrior with the internal extractor. Also you can buy a upgrade kit from the company so there will not be any MIM parts if your that worried.